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Postby jasonc » Sun Nov 13, 2022 4:23 pm
Postby Tim » Sun Nov 13, 2022 4:38 pm
Looks to me as though he's meticulously lined the writing up precisely opposite the valves.jasonc wrote: *gasp* tg. The writing on the tyres don't line up with the valves
Postby trailgumby » Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:54 pm
Postby Duck! » Sun Nov 13, 2022 10:41 pm
Tyre labels should align with the valves, makes them easy to find for adjusting pressure. Most tyre manufacturers orient the labels so they're readable at the top of the wheel, but just to be different Schwalbe do theirs ar$e-about.... So valves go where the labels can be read.trailgumby wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:54 pm
Correct!Valves should be at the bottom and labels right side up and readable.
I have also lined up the labels on the rear hub with the valve hole. Couldn't do the front as it is wrapped circumferentially.
Postby trailgumby » Mon Nov 14, 2022 9:35 am
Duck! wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 10:41 pmTyre labels should align with the valves, makes them easy to find for adjusting pressure. Most tyre manufacturers orient the labels so they're readable at the top of the wheel, but just to be different Schwalbe do theirs ar$e-about.... So valves go where the labels can be read.trailgumby wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 8:54 pm
Correct!Valves should be at the bottom and labels right side up and readable.
I have also lined up the labels on the rear hub with the valve hole. Couldn't do the front as it is wrapped circumferentially.
Postby Mr Purple » Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:14 am
I really like the Schwalbe Pro Ones. My one warning about them would be they put a transparent plastic sticker on the 'tubed use only' marking that works its way loose about 150km into the life of the tyres and starts rattling, making you think your tyre is delaminating while descending Cootha at 70km/hr.Duck! wrote: ↑Sun Nov 13, 2022 10:41 pmTyre labels should align with the valves, makes them easy to find for adjusting pressure. Most tyre manufacturers orient the labels so they're readable at the top of the wheel, but just to be different Schwalbe do theirs ar$e-about.... So valves go where the labels can be read.
Postby MichaelB » Mon Nov 14, 2022 10:18 am
Noice.
Postby trailgumby » Mon Nov 14, 2022 7:43 pm
Postby g-boaf » Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:16 am
Postby g-boaf » Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:11 pm
Postby Mr Purple » Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:38 pm
Postby jasonc » Sat Oct 14, 2023 3:08 pm
At least those are fixable. The amount of bikes now that run cables through the steerer making the replacement of headset bearings a PITA
Postby Mr Purple » Sat Oct 14, 2023 3:22 pm
As do I. I can see my next new bike being one of those.
Postby warthog1 » Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:27 pm
How often do you need to replace headset bearings?
Postby warthog1 » Sat Oct 14, 2023 9:34 pm
My Cervelo S5 is 10 years old. Same headset bearings. Second hand TCR who knows? Still fine. I don't stick em on the trainer though. Have a cheaper drone for that.
Postby g-boaf » Sat Oct 14, 2023 10:53 pm
I must be lucky that I don’t sweat too much. On the trainer I have a big industrial fan going and AC running so I don’t overheat too much. I also have a Kickr Bike which is so much easier to deal with.
Postby davehirst » Sun Oct 15, 2023 4:24 am
Postby blizzard » Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:20 am
I've never had to change headset bearings, so I'm more concerned with the compromises with propriety steerer shapes and stems that often come with integrated cables. Also, the fact that if you buy a complete bike they often have a fixed stem length and handlebar width, with a lot of bikes running cables through the stem, it can be a very expensive to get your fit right.
Postby Mr Purple » Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:21 pm
This is what I did last time, my mistake was being 'boutique' and buying a Bowman frame which cracked inside two years.blizzard wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:20 amIf I was to buy a bike now, I would be looking at building up a frameset, specifically because you can choose all the components to fit you. Also a lot of brands complete bikes don't actually give you any discounts over a frame up build.
Frames at the top of my list would be Giant TCR / Propel and the Cervelo Soloist with Ultegra DI2 and potentially an after market crank and LB or similar wheels with Dt Swiss 240 hubs.
Postby jasonc » Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:27 pm
Postby blizzard » Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:52 pm
I used to think the same for cassettes but since changed my mind, in terms of weight saving, the DA cassette is one of big ones. DA chains aren't much more than Ultegra. If you keep on top of the chain maintenance the cassette should last 20,000+ km.Mr Purple wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:21 pmThis is what I did last time, my mistake was being 'boutique' and buying a Bowman frame which cracked inside two years.blizzard wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:20 amIf I was to buy a bike now, I would be looking at building up a frameset, specifically because you can choose all the components to fit you. Also a lot of brands complete bikes don't actually give you any discounts over a frame up build.
Frames at the top of my list would be Giant TCR / Propel and the Cervelo Soloist with Ultegra DI2 and potentially an after market crank and LB or similar wheels with Dt Swiss 240 hubs.
I think I'd do the same - but maybe with a more mainstream frame next time. I'm thinking Aethos with Dura-Ace shifters, crankset and derailleurs, Ultegra chain and cassette (they wear), and Farsports DT240 wheelset. Pick the parts correctly and it'll be well under 7kg and about the $10k mark.
Yes, I know aero is faster than lightweight but not for what I'm using it for.
Postby g-boaf » Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:13 pm
I think the Aethos is not worth the bother now, you can get bikes that do both aero and lightweight these days, without paying a huge amount for Specialized:Mr Purple wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 12:21 pmThis is what I did last time, my mistake was being 'boutique' and buying a Bowman frame which cracked inside two years.blizzard wrote: ↑Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:20 amIf I was to buy a bike now, I would be looking at building up a frameset, specifically because you can choose all the components to fit you. Also a lot of brands complete bikes don't actually give you any discounts over a frame up build.
Frames at the top of my list would be Giant TCR / Propel and the Cervelo Soloist with Ultegra DI2 and potentially an after market crank and LB or similar wheels with Dt Swiss 240 hubs.
I think I'd do the same - but maybe with a more mainstream frame next time. I'm thinking Aethos with Dura-Ace shifters, crankset and derailleurs, Ultegra chain and cassette (they wear), and Farsports DT240 wheelset. Pick the parts correctly and it'll be well under 7kg and about the $10k mark.
Yes, I know aero is faster than lightweight but not for what I'm using it for.
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